Question
My daughter is 6 years old. Initially, she said she had a sore throat, and I noticed that her coughing seemed more severe. She also has a slight fever and lacks energy. What should be the appropriate treatment for infants and toddlers with tonsillitis and sore throat?
Answer
Currently, in clinical treatment of pediatric tonsillitis, antibiotics are mainly used. Medications can be selected based on bacterial culture to choose sensitive drugs, which have good effects. Regional medication can also be used, such as tonsil crypt irrigation, intratonsillar injection of medication, etc. If the child has a particularly sore throat, some analgesic medications can be given as needed. If the child has a slight fever, appropriate antipyretic measures should be taken; if the temperature exceeds 40 degrees Celsius, medical attention should be sought as soon as possible. In addition to these medication treatment methods, if the child frequently recurs inflammation, parents can consult with a doctor to consider surgical treatment for treatment. Parents should also pay attention to keeping the child warm in daily life to prevent catching a cold and triggering a recurrence of tonsillitis.